The Democratic Party has had since November 8, 2016, to work on its plan for securing the presidency this year. With so much time, one would think that its 2020 strategy would be hard to beat. But instead of offering an inspiring fresh face and bold plans, the best it can do is more of the same in the form of an elder statesman surrounded by a long list of concerns.

The sexual assault allegations against the presumptive nominee, Joe Biden, have once again shed light on the rank hypocrisy that festers within the party that claims to stand on the moral high ground. Rather than demanding answers and suggesting even a minimal investigation, party leaders such as Nancy Pelosi stand beside Biden because he’s their only hope. This allegiance to Biden is nothing but a semblance of unity. The party that is aching to replace President Trump can only desperately cling to what little they’ve created.